Barcelona once again struggled with threatening from width and depth in possession, meanwhile Madrid’s possession game was very loosely structured Both teams were also relatively disorganized in...

A conservative City was easily neutralized by a solid Real Madrid team in an encounter that saw both sides spar out until the home side’s fortunate goal triggered Guardiola’s reaction With all...

Club football has entered its decisive phase, with lots to play for in every competition With just two games left to play in the first knockout round,  let's focus on Wednesday’s ties of...

In keeping with the intensely-fought stalemates of recent history, it was refreshing to see an emphasis on opposition-specific tactics rewarded with a deadlock-breaker Were it not for half-time...

Sevilla’s 4-5-1 defensive system created problems for Real Madrid’s attacking play However, once Casemiro moved into a more advanced role, the hosts were able to create some opportunities that...

Real Madrid needed penalty kicks to decide a close game where both teams could not break down the opponent In the first half, Atlético’s pressing game dominated, yet Real’s defense did not allow...

Real started the game in dominant fashion and went ahead through a directly scored corner kick from Toni Kroos Apart from a ten-minute period in the middle of the first half, Valencia barely set a...

While the 3-0 scoreline suggests a routine win for Real Madrid on the surface, the reality was that Zinedine Zidane’s side had to battle for their win Getafe’s pressing made it hard for Madrid to...

During the first half, Real Madrid’s pressing game suppressed Barcelona’s offense, except for the unruly Messi and Sergi Roberto Real had a hard time however to create good chances despite their...

Just a week before Christmas, LaLiga gives us the gift of a Clásico What are the game plans of both teams What wingers should Zidane use to best compensate for the absence of Eden Hazard What will...